1968 Fiat 600 vs. 2002 TVR T 350
To start off, 2002 TVR T 350 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR T 350 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 TVR T 350 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1968 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 TVR T 350 (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 2002 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | 600 | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
